July 2018


End June/Early July is my Momentum Portfolio rebalancing time, therefore Stocks I'm watching this month:-

APX - Appen Limited
Sector: Technology
Reasons to watch: Good momentum. Globally focused company that provides language technology data and services in more than 150 languages and dialects to technology companies and government agencies. It has presence in the US, Australia, Philippines, China and the UK Its global presence should provide hedging against the local Australian economy/market.
Sentiment: Buy
Disclosure: Held
My Strike Price: Market Price

APT - Afterpay Touch Group Limited
Sector: Technology
Reasons to watch: Good momentum. Afterpay focusses on applying its technology to provide a retail centric, omni channel retail service that facilitates commerce between retail merchants and their end-customers. First noticed this company when I was shopping in Westfield in May. Seemed like almost 50%  of the stores were displaying the Afterpay sticker on their storefront. It has also recently expanded into the US and is gaining momentum there. Also there are notable fund managers holding APT such as Eley Griffiths and Alex Waislitz.
Sentiment: Buy
Disclosure: Held
My Strike Price: Market Price

BPT - Beach Energy Limited
Sector: Energy
Reasons to watch: Good momentum. BPT is an oil company and with oil prices on a tear recently, there is potential upside to speculating in oil. The risk is if oil prices overshoots, potentially curtailing global GDP  growth and subsequently oil demand. I was also initially bearish of the oil industry due to shale oil supply outstripping demand but it looked like the turmoil in the ME has kept a lid on global oil supply.
Sentiment: Buy
Disclosure: Held
My Strike Price: Market Price

SAR - Saracen Minerals Holdings Limited
Sector: Materials
Reasons to watch: Good momentum. Saracen Minerals Holdings Limited (SAR) is a mineral exploration and development company focusing on gold. Recently the gold price has been suppressed due to the FED (US) raising interest rates. However, there world is getting more chaotic and gold is often a safe haven for investors during times of political or financial uncertainty.
Sentiment: Buy
Disclosure: Held
My Strike Price: Market Price

IEL - IDP Education Limited
Sector: Materials
Reasons to watch: Good momentum. IDP Education Limited (IEL) is a provider of international student placement services and high-stakes English language testing services. IELTS is a requirement for people moving to Australia (either temporarily or permanently) for education or employment. As Australia is still a popular destination for both education and migration, demand for IELTS continue to be strong. However, Australia has been reducing migration recently and this can pose as a headwind.
Sentiment: Buy
Disclosure: Held
My Strike Price: Market Price


Disclaimer: This does not constitute any financial advice or stock recommendations. As always, Do Your Own Research.

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